Cost: $5 for EPIC Members and $10 for Non-Members (payable at the door only - cash)

You must be 21 years of age!

Help EPIC Toledo celebrate six years of Engaging People and Inspiring Change! We're going to party like it is 1963, so bust out your sport coats and cocktail dresses! Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

Register online now -- pay at the door the evening of the event! Cash only.

EPIC Unplugged: Leading with Power and Influence presented by Buckeye CableSystem. Learn key principles from Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People as we kick-off the 2013 EPIC Read and Lead program.

Where: Owens Corning Panther Hall

Books will be available for purchase

Cost: Free, but restricted to EPIC Toledo members and employees of EPIC Toledo Corporate Members

"How to Win Friends and Influence People," is Dale Carnegie's incredible guide to building successful business and personal relationships. At the EPIC Unplugged: Leading with Power and Influence presented by Buckeye CableSystem , EPIC Toledo is offering its members the chance to receive top-flight instruction about the core principles of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" from Dale Carnegie Trainer John Adams!

John Adams, of the Adams Group, is the exclusive provider of Dale Carnegie’s eight patented training programs for all of Northwest Ohio and Northern Indiana. Dale Carnegie Trainingâ is the world leader and respected global provider of locally sponsored classroom training for corporate, institutional, professional, and personal development.

Every day we find ourselves negotiating; even if it is not obvious, we are usually communicating to work toward a more suitable, or agreeable, outcome. Whether we are pursuing that highly sought-after promotion, building value with clients, buying or selling a house, deciding who is taking care of chores, or just simply deciding where to go for dinner, we are faced with negotiations on a daily basis.

Dr. Rober D. Yonker is an Associate Professor of Management at The University of Toledo College of Business and Innovation and is an expert in conflict management and negotiation strategy. He will lead EPIC members through an interactive, and enlightening, negotiation training course that is certain to equip you with the tools to get more, no matter the situation. Dr. Yonker teaches Staffing, Negotiation/Conflict Management, Leadership, and Human Resource Management. This spring, Dr. Yonker received a UT Outstanding Teacher Award, the highest teaching honor a member of faculty can receive.

Join EPIC Toledo at the Toledo Botanical Garden to learn about EPIC Toledo, meet and network with fellow members and enjoy Jazz in the Garden free of charge! This event is BYOB and light finger foods will be provided.

Mix and mingle from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. and then hear a brief presentation about EPIC Toledo from Director Sara Swisher. We will meet in the Conference Room first for this presentation.

Then grab a drink and enjoy the music of Hepcat Revival!

Parking should be free in the lot off Bancroft Street. Handicap parking is available if you use the Elmer Drive gate. There is a FREE trolley that will take guests from the Bancroft lot across the Garden and straight to the concert grounds.

Join us for Dale Carnegie Leadership training provided by local trainer John Adams. Adams will take us through one of the best business books of the century, "How to Win Friends and Influence People". So far in this series attendees have had the chance to work through the major principles in the book and on September 16, John will explore the techniques of being a great leader. Attendance at previous sessions is not required.

John Adams, of the Adams Group, is the exclusive provider of Dale Carnegie's eight patented training programs for all of Northwest Ohio and Northern Indiana. Dale Carnegie Training is the world leader and respected global provider of locally sponsored classroom training for corporate, institutional, professional and personal development.

Parking: Free parking available in the United Way of Greater Toledo Parking Lot. On-street parking is also available

The ability to effectively lead and manage others is highly prized quality, and chances are you will soon find yourself in a position to manage others if you have not already.

Join others like you at October's EPIC Unplugged: The Management Journey. Learn from our community's top management professionals about the transition from subordinate to manager.

Managing people is not a skill that can be learned over night. It is a journey that begins with an opportunity and requires constant improvement. Chances are the skills that made you stand out at an entry-level/staff position are not the same that are required to effectively lead.

Discover how to face challenges of advancing into a management role and learn how to drive results for your organization by getting the best out of your colleagues and peers.

Come celebrate the holidays and network with EPIC Toledo members in the H Lounge at the Hollywood Casino. Bring lots of business cards to exchange! Complimentary appetizers provided by Hollywood Casino and a cash bar. There is no cost to attend.

There's a new wave of positive energy in Toledo with a number of groups emerging with a strong message that the Toledo Region is a great place to be! Connect with representatives from these groups and learn more about the ways you can become involved.

The annual EPIC Toledo Summit is the culmination of the goals and mission of EPIC Toledo.

Advance your career, enhance your community and make both peer and mentor connections at the most dynamic and valuable young professionals conference in the state. Learn about ethical and passionate leadership, workforce development, embracing diversity in the workplace, merging industries, talent attraction and retention, community assets, entrepreneurial success, and much more. Plus, you will have a chance to connect with our region's most successful community leaders through our Mentor Match Up!

You will have the opportunity to meet with other IT Professionals from around the Toledo Region. There will be various IT experts in attendance to facilitate discussions on topics such as Application Development, Systems Analysis, Network Infrastructure, IT Leadership, and Project Management.

A wide range of technology professionals are expected to attend: analysts, software engineers, system administrators, IT architects, project managers, networking specialists, and other IT staff, plus vendors.

Connect I.T. is part of a new series of events from EPIC Toledo that is geared toward connecting people in specific industries, related professions, or around important topics.

EPIC Toledo strives to connect high-potential emerging leaders to each other and the community, as well as help attract and retain diverse young talent.

While the event is targeted towards Information Technology Professionals, anyone interested in meeting IT professionals and discussing technology with them is also welcome to attend.

Our September Social will have a creative boost as we invite you to engage with local business owners/artists from Toledo’s vibrant art community. With our monthly Social combining with our Unplugged Speaker Series, EPIC Toledo and The Arts Commission have created a uniquely designed networking opportunity for you to experience real connections within our cultural community. This is an event specifically focused to encourage a deeper understanding within the young professionals of our region on the benefits of a well supported “creative economy”.

The EPIC Toledo Summit is the signature event of EPIC Toledo, the Toledo Region's largest Young Professional program. The EPIC Toledo Summit brings nearly 200 young professionals, community leaders, and business leaders together for a day of career-enhancing education, expert training, and networking.

The 2015 EPIC Toledo Summit: Designing Leaders is a full-day of learning and networking aimed at giving you the necessary tools to advance your career and grow as a leader. Three development tracks will encourage you to THINK about career influences and create a plan, LEARN about educational opportunities to achieve your goals and LIVE what you learn by making personal and professional development a part of your daily routine.

Learn: Maximizing educational opportunities, both formal and informal, will not only assist in advancing your own career but are vital to moving our region forward as well. Featured topics include: advanced education, transferrable skills, talent attraction and education’s community impact.

Live: By applying and sharing what you learn at the Summit, you can turn one day of training into 365 days of increased efficiency and effectiveness for yourself and others. Featured topics include: public speaking, transitioning to management, reverse mentoring and personal branding.

Keynotes: Hear from some of our community’s top leaders. We will start the day with opening presenter Mike Thaman, CEO, Owens Corning and end with a panel of university presidents from The University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Lourdes University and Owens Community College.

Come to Connect IT to learn something new, meet other Information Technology professionals, and discuss the latest IT trends and solutions. The event is being hosted by ProMedica, organized by EPIC Toledo, in collaboration with Tech Toledo.

The evening features small group discussions with other IT Professionals, facilitated by regional experts. Roundtables will include:

Tech startups, facilitated by the University of Toledo LaunchPad Incubation and ProMedica Innovations

Other roundtable topics will be determined by attendee interest.

A wide range of technology professionals are invited to attend: analysts, software engineers, system administrators, IT architects, project managers, networking specialists, and other IT staff, plus vendors.

Schedule

5:30pm: Doors open. Enjoy soft drinks and snacks, courtesy of ProMedica, as you meet other IT professionals.

6:00pm: Welcoming and opening remarks.

6:30pm: Roundtable session. Join a group of peers interested in the same IT-related topic. Discuss your latest challenges and learn about solutions.

7:00pm: Continue with your current roundtable or join a different one.

7:30pm: Concluding remarks.

After the event, a group will head to a local bar/restaurant to continue the conversations, get more to eat, and enjoy some adult beverages.

Connect IT is part of a series of events from EPIC Toledo that is geared toward connecting people in specific industries, related professions, or around important topics.

EPIC Toledo strives to connect high-potential emerging leaders to each other and the community, as well as help attract and retain diverse young talent.

While the event is targeted towards Information Technology professionals, anyone applying technology to improve the regional economy is also welcome to participate.

There is no cost to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time so we know how many people to expect and what additional roundtable topics to include.

The EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit is the premier professional development event in Northwest Ohio for young professionals. This full-day event provides the opportunity to connect with other ambitious young professionals as well as established leaders in our community. The Summit is designed in such a way that attendees will leave with a better sense of how they can improve themselves, their companies and their community

Fulfill your New Year's resolution to expand your network and meet new people at EPIC Toledo's January Social at Black Cloister. Kick off 2017 with kick the keg and brewery tours. Bring a co-worker or friend. This event is open to everyone.

EPIC Toledo has been engaging people and inspiring change in the Toledo Region for ten years! We are excited to announce that the 2017 Birthday Bash will be held in downtown Toledo in the ballroom at One Lake Erie Center. Come experience an evening of fantastic entertainment as we celebrate a record-breaking year.

More than 650 young professionals attended this annual event last year and we invite you to join us again this year to champion and encourage our region's finest young professionals. In 2016 EPIC Toledo experienced spikes in membership and event attendance at many of our signature events, and so far 2017 has shown the same positive trend.

The EPIC Toledo Birthday Bash is open to young professionals, members, the business community and anyone 21+ years of age who believe in EPIC's mission of connecting emerging leaders to each other and the community.

Announcing the 2017 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit! This year’s event will take place on Thursday, November 9 at the new Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel. The largest young professional conference in the region will bring together over 400 attendees for a day of community building and leadership and professional development.

Back by popular demand, The EPIC Toledo September Social will be at North Design! Relax and fuel your creative side in their architecturally innovative office that sits on 10 park-like acres. From yard games and s’mores, to light appetizers and drinks, there will be a little something for everyone to connect over. Be sure to bring a friend that you want to join EPIC – this is a great opportunity to showcase what our organization is all about.

The EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit is the premier event for young professionals in the Toledo Region and brings together over 350 young professionals and community leaders. Auguri Di Natale The event focuses on community building and career enhancement. This will be an opportunity for young professionals to learn about themselves and become outstanding leaders for your company and our community.